BMW 3 series 2007 vs Audi TT 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 18 HP more power than Audi TT, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi TT. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.36 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 40 cm longer than the Audi TT, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 9800 | |
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